Central and local government

Central and local government policies influence how energy is generated and used in New Zealand. 

From schools to hospitals, from government offices to regional councils, central and local government organisations are also major energy users in their own right. 

In this section you can find out more about:

• Central government energy policy
• Guidance for local government planning processes for energy use and renewable energy
• Ways central government and local government organisations can manage their own energy use
• Funding available to government organisations for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
• Schools